ConnexFM is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are career professionals working in the industry, selling to and/or servicing retail and multi-site facilities. The 2024-2025 Board consists of 11 Directors: six multi-site facility members and five supplier members who serve three-year rotating terms. In addition, three alternates, two multi-site facility members and one supplier member, serve as non-voting Board Members available to step into a Board seat should a vacancy occur on the Board during a term.
For more information on the Board of Directors ballot and eligible voting members, visit www.connexfm.com/vote.
2024-2025
Board of Directors
Catherine Barnes
ConnexFM Board – Chair
Vice President, Facilities & Energy Management – Rite Aid
Alex DiPietro
ConnexFM Board – Vice Chair
National Sales Manager, Facilities – Herc Rentals
Kurt Gnessin
ConnexFM Board – Treasurer
Vice President Facilities – Extra Space Storage
Ryan Beck
ConnexFM Board – Secretary
Vice President of Business Development – W Services Group
Tony DiSpirito
ConnexFM Board – Past Chair
Sr. Director Store Preservation – Sephora
Adam Oryszczak
ConnexFM Board –Board Member
Vice President, Facilities – Crash Champions
Kenneth Jones
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
Director of Facilities – Heartland Dental
Prince Reed
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
Vice President of Facilities & Asset Management – DaVita Kidney Care
Mark Consigny
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
Vice President – AGI
Betty Hernandez
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
Store Facilities Manager – The Container Store
Brad Shyver
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
CEO – ROYAL
Christopher Jernigan
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
CEO – Cushman & Wakefield
Donnie Geyer
ConnexFM Board – Board Member Alternate
Director of Facilities Management – Lbrands / Bath & Body Works
Krystal Vasquez
ConnexFM Board – Board Member Alternate
Sales Manager – Branded Group
Deanne Barker
ConnexFM Board – Board Member Alternate
Senior Manager – Best Buy Canada
Current ConnexFM Board Committees
Audit/Investment Committee This committee has the fiduciary responsibility of overseeing the fiscal welfare of the Association. It review the association’s financial records and issues an annual report to the membership. The Finance Committee is chaired by the Treasurer. Service on this committee is by invitation only.
Governance Committee Governing Committees have influence on the association’s governance and fiscal matters. These committees are directly accountable to the Connex Board of Directors. Other governing committees are: Member Advisory, Executive Compensation and Governance. These are Board Committees and the Chair of the committee will select committee members.
Nominating Committee This committee’s purpose is to generate nominations for the Board of Directors, to maintain a strong and effective board. The members meet frequently during the last quarter of each fiscal year. Service on this committee is by invitation only. The Nominating Committee is chaired by the Board of Directors’ Vice Chair.